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I was so impressed with Gary's HLB A2 that I took the plunge at Legends on 11th July. He had two size 44 jackets available and I chose the one with the most grain. This is the first plain A2 that ELC have released since the iconic 1933 Werber and it surpassed my expectations!
The original contract (37-3891-P) dates to 3rd March 1937 and only 375 were made. Gary has an original in his collection which was used to pattern his reproductions. The jacket has some unique features. The leading left edge of the waistband is jetted with a strip of leather. It is the only contract to be fitted with the Kwik no. 8 pin-lock zipper.
The same Italian horse hide is used on this jacket as is used for the revamped 1933 Werber. It is buttery with plenty of grain. The label is a perfect copy of the original and quite different from any other A2 labels. The bevelled corners of the pockets had not been used on previous contracts and reappeared in 1942 on Bronco and Sheeplined A2s.
The collar hook is sewn in by hand, with the male part set back and secured beneath the lining. The repro Kwik zip works flawlessly. The knits are tight and better than some of the earlier ones used by Eastman. All in all its a complete accurate copy of this rare contract.
It is a very comfortable jacket with plenty of room in the chest and shoulders. Here are some photos taken this morning.
The original contract (37-3891-P) dates to 3rd March 1937 and only 375 were made. Gary has an original in his collection which was used to pattern his reproductions. The jacket has some unique features. The leading left edge of the waistband is jetted with a strip of leather. It is the only contract to be fitted with the Kwik no. 8 pin-lock zipper.
The same Italian horse hide is used on this jacket as is used for the revamped 1933 Werber. It is buttery with plenty of grain. The label is a perfect copy of the original and quite different from any other A2 labels. The bevelled corners of the pockets had not been used on previous contracts and reappeared in 1942 on Bronco and Sheeplined A2s.
The collar hook is sewn in by hand, with the male part set back and secured beneath the lining. The repro Kwik zip works flawlessly. The knits are tight and better than some of the earlier ones used by Eastman. All in all its a complete accurate copy of this rare contract.
It is a very comfortable jacket with plenty of room in the chest and shoulders. Here are some photos taken this morning.
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